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Manipur: Shops shut, people asked to stay indoors after fresh violence

Manipur: Shops shut, people asked to stay indoors after fresh violence

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Business establishments remained closed on Tuesday morning and people were asked by security personnel to remain indoors through the public address system in New Chekon area of Imphal East district, where a mob torched two houses after four armed people, including a former MLA, forced people to shut their shops on Monday.

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gadar 2 was made with the purpose of entertaining people and not to perpetuate enmity between neighbouring countries.'

Pattabhiraman new vice chief of army staff

Pattabhiraman new vice chief of army staff

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Lt Gen S Pattabhiraman was named as the new vice chief of the army staff on Thursday.

C-295 fleet will become backbone of tactical airlift capability: Ex-IAF chief

C-295 fleet will become backbone of tactical airlift capability: Ex-IAF chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Former IAF chief Bhadauria said this aircraft is "state-of-the-art" and "hugely capable".

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

Soon, an indigenous weaponised chopper for Army

Soon, an indigenous weaponised chopper for Army

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

The 'Rudra' is the first weaponised chopper built in the country and will be inducted into the Army Aviation Corps in the current financial year, army officials said in New Delhi.

Imran Khan is Pak army's 'proxy', best time for talks: Mehbooba Mufti

Imran Khan is Pak army's 'proxy', best time for talks: Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Mehbooba said there was a huge difference between former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's regime and the current one under PM Narendra Modi.

Month-long internet ban in Manipur: SC refuses urgent hearing

Month-long internet ban in Manipur: SC refuses urgent hearing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A vacation bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal said the high court is already seized of a similar issue.

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

"Looking at the films come to life on set was a lot of fun. The lensing, the art direction and Prakash Sir's detailed eye. It felt like something special was brewing," says Naina Bhan.

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The daring action is in retaliation to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Saturday.

Who moved troops to LAC first? Jaishankar answers

Who moved troops to LAC first? Jaishankar answers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Jaishankar said India had agreements with China not to mass force in the border areas.

China standoff: 'The Indian Army should stand firm'

China standoff: 'The Indian Army should stand firm'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'When sensitive territory goes into the hands of your enemy. he becomes more powerful in military terms.' 'Assuming the Chinese take over the Doklam Plateau they will not stop at that.' 'They will keep ingressing, and it will be easier for them to further expand their territory.' 'I feel the Chinese will vacate that area in two months after it begins to snow.'

'I'm serving at 11,500 feet in eastern Ladakh'

'I'm serving at 11,500 feet in eastern Ladakh'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'My task includes providing strategic operational communication to further-most troops located in the vicinity of Line of Actual Control.'

Pak HC summons top officials over Imran Khan's arrest; reserves judgment

Pak HC summons top officials over Imran Khan's arrest; reserves judgment

Rediff.com9 May 2023

After hearing the case, the chief justice reserved the judgment without giving a date for its announcement.

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russia from the Olympic Games

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. He is the current vice chief of army staff of Indian Army.

China reduces army by half; increases size of navy, air force significantly

China reduces army by half; increases size of navy, air force significantly

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Shanghai-based military analyst Ni Lexiong said the overhaul marked a significant strategic shift from having a homeland-based defensive force to one with the capacity to allow Beijing to flex its muscles beyond its national borders and to protect its interests overseas.

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The four, including the wife of the main accused, were taken 'outside the state' by a special flight, Singh said.

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Major General S C N Jatar, who passed into the ages on Monday night, thwarted anti-national forces at the peak of the Assam agitation. Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) salutes this officer and gentleman.

Army tells brigades to plug holes on China border

Army tells brigades to plug holes on China border

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Chinese may adopt similar tactics to test the nerves of the Indian establishment, reports RS Chauhan

Boost to Army's air power; will get medium range missile by 2020

Boost to Army's air power; will get medium range missile by 2020

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The missile will be capable of shooting down enemy ballistic missiles, aircraft, helicopters, drones, surveillance aircraft and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control Systems) aircraft from a range of around 70 km.

Choosing an army chief: The perils of choice

Choosing an army chief: The perils of choice

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

With ambitious generals knowing that political patronage might be rewarded, a worrying era of politicisation of the military looms ahead, observes retired Colonel Ajai Shukla who has known Generals Rawat, Bakshi and Hariz for a long time.

Antony mum over army rows

Antony mum over army rows

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

The minister's clarification comes in the wake of reports of the army's internal records showing two different dates of birth of the general, who is in line to take over as the next army chief in November 2009 after the retirement of the present incumbent General Deepak Kapoor.

Generals, quotas damage the army

Generals, quotas damage the army

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A soldier cannot justifiably demand faster, easier promotions based on frequent field tenures

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

Jaishankar draws the line in RS: No normal ties with China till LAC violated

Jaishankar draws the line in RS: No normal ties with China till LAC violated

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

India's relations with China cannot be normal as long as Beijing tries to unilaterally change the Line of Actual Control and continues to build up forces along the border, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

India, US special forces hold mega exercise in HP, focus on anti-terror ops

India, US special forces hold mega exercise in HP, focus on anti-terror ops

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The Indian Army said the exercise Vajra Prahar was "significant" in terms of security challenges faced by both nations in the backdrop of the current global situation.

'Pakistan sheltered Osama with Musharraf's knowledge'

'Pakistan sheltered Osama with Musharraf's knowledge'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

In a sensational claim, a former Pakistan army general has said that Osama bin Laden had been kept in a "safe house" of Intelligence Bureau in Abbottabad with "full knowledge" of the then ruler Pervez Musharraf and possibly current Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani.

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The Centre prevaricates on the question of effecting a change of state-level leadership or on the imposition of President's rule in the state.'

Pak HC upholds Imran Khan's arrest, says all legal formalities fulfilled

Pak HC upholds Imran Khan's arrest, says all legal formalities fulfilled

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The court issued its reserved ruling, upsetting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which claimed the arrest was illegal and that the IHC would rule in favour of party chief Imran Khan.

Meiteis' blockade leaves Kuki-dominated Churachandpur paralysed

Meiteis' blockade leaves Kuki-dominated Churachandpur paralysed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The consequences are dire as essential medical treatments, including dialysis, and medicines for cancer and anti-AIDS drugs remain out of reach for those in desperate need.

Some Chinese defence infra near Indian border is 'alarming': US

Some Chinese defence infra near Indian border is 'alarming': US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The destabilising and corrosive behaviour of the Chinese Community Party in the Indo-Pacific region is simply not helpful and some of the defence infrastructure that is being set up by China near its border with India is alarming, US Army's Pacific Commanding General Charles A Flynn said on Wednesday.

India successfully test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles

India successfully test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The defence ministry said the missiles destroyed the targets with precision at two different ranges.

China will have 1500 nuclear warheads by 2035, says Pentagon report

China will have 1500 nuclear warheads by 2035, says Pentagon report

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

China is expanding its nuclear force and is likely to have a stockpile of about 1,500 warheads by 2035, up from the current estimated number of 400, the Pentagon has said in a report that notes that Beijing aims to expand its national power through both domestic and foreign policy initiatives.

Army Major injured in Kabul terror strike dies

Army Major injured in Kabul terror strike dies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

An Army Major, who was injured in the terror strike in Kabul, died at a hospital in New Delhi on Wednesday, taking to seven the number of Indians killed in the attack.Major Ritesh Roy of the Army Education Corps died in the Army Hospital Research and Referral. Two other Major-rank army officers have also been killed in the attack.Commissioned in the Army in 2001, Major Roy had been posted in Kabul since March last year. His wife Captain Seema Mishra is also an AEC officer.

Indian Army handed over 'desi Bofors' artillery guns

Indian Army handed over 'desi Bofors' artillery guns

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"Three 155 mm howitzers (Dhanush) have been handed over to the army recently for user's trial," GCF's Joint General Manager and PRO Sanjay Shrivastava told PTI today.

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...and then get scaled down somewhat.' 'It will be difficult for any side to occupy meaningful territories, maybe just a bit here and there, and the destruction may vary on either side.'

V K Singh keeps away from ex-Army chiefs' meet

V K Singh keeps away from ex-Army chiefs' meet

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

The Army on Thursday briefed its former chiefs on the current security and operational scenario faced by the 1.3 million-strong force but V K Singh could not attend the meet due to 'previous commitments'.

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

He praised the PLA's combat readiness.

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions